Curious if there has been a study that indicates the comparative costs of light rail versus buses per passenger mile or some such measurement. I'm thinking that maybe urban studies guy Richard Florida or someone like him has done the math on the two modes of mass transit.

I use to be a light rail guy, but I'm thinking that buses with designated bus lanes during rush hours that are CNG or electric powered might be much less expensive than pricey light rail. Ottawa, Canada has designed bus roads, so I noticed. Also, a bus route is more flexible and can in some circumstances be flexible enough to deviate from its designated route to accommodate special needs passengers.

Is the Woodward light rail route a done deal or still on the chalkboard?